25-year-old man critical after Oxford Street bus attack
A 25-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after an attack on a bus in Oxford Street on Tuesday.
The incident happened at about 10.15pm on a route 94 bus.
The man, who was a passenger on the bus, was involved in an argument with another man.
The 25-year-old received serious head injuries during the incident and is currently being treated in hospital.
The suspect in the case was described as of Middle Eastern appearance, aged in his mid-20s, with black curly hair and a beard.
He left the bus in the company of an unidentified woman and they headed off towards Oxford Circus Tube station
Detective Chief Inspector Michael Dougall, of the Met’s RTPC, said: “At this early stage it appears the victim sustained his injuries as a result of blunt force.
“But, however the injuries were inflicted, we now have a young man critically ill in hospital and we are appealing for information.
“I would like to thank those people on the bus who have already come forward, but we also need to trace where these people went after they left the bus.
“Anyone driving along Oxford Circus or Regent Street with any dash cam footage, please check the footage for the people described.
“You can contact police, or if you prefer speak to Crimestoppers who will never ask for your name, but however you choose, please do make contact.”
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 7103/28FEB
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Pictured top: A route 94 bus (Picture: Wikimedia Commons/Aubrey Morandarte)
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